Australia: Sugar Annual

Australia's sugar production is forecast to increase by nine percent to 4.18 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2026/27, from an estimated 3.83 MMT in MY 2025/26. Sugar cane production is projected to reach 30.7 MMT, an eight percent increase year-on-year, supported by both improved yields and a modest expansion in harvested area. The production increase reflects a return to a full growing cycle in MY 2026/27, following a shortened MY 2025/26 season caused by the late completion of the preceding harvest. Favorable seasonal conditions have supported a normal planting program and are expected to improve cane yields and sugar content. Raw sugar exports are forecast to rise significantly to 3.6 MMT in MY 2026/27, compared to an estimated 2.7 MMT in the previous year. Refined sugar exports are expected to remain stable at approximately 10,000 metric tons (MT). Domestic consumption, typically accounting for around 20 percent of production, is forecast to increase modestly due to population growth.